U.S. Border Patrol 

Badges  

The standard official U.S. Border Patrol badge has retained its basic shape since the 1940's after a redesign of the first official badge worn in the 1920's-1930's.  The center seal has changed to reflect the different parent organizations that the Border Patrol has fallen under from the Department of Labor to the Department of Justice and finally to the Department of Homeland Security.

Several commemorative badges have been available to agents to signify special anniversaries or events.  These are posted on a separate page.

Although badges were made for the various ranks, only one example per each style is shown.

NOTE:   Dates are based on information received when badges/images were obtained.

US Border Patrol Inspector - Dept of Labor 

BORDER 

PATROL

INSPECTOR

Worn from 1924 to 1940. When Border Patrol and Immigration Service were under Department of Labor.

U.S. Border Patrol Inspector badge

BORDER 

PATROL

INSPECTOR

Worn from 1924 to 1940. When Border Patrol and Immigration Service were under Department of Labor.

Variation made in sterling silver and stamped on reverse.

1941 Immigration Patrol Inspector Badge 

BORDER 

PATROL

INSPECTOR

Worn from 1941 to 1955. When Border Patrol became part of the Department of Justice under the Immigration and Naturalization Service.

Border Patrol Inspector 1946-1955

BORDER 

PATROL

INSPECTOR

Worn from 1946 to 1955. Variation after World War II. Eagle head is pointing to the left.

Patrol Inspector Badge 1955-1960 

BORDER 

PATROL

INSPECTOR

Worn from 1955 to 1960.

Several variations of the badge were worn.
U.S. Border Patrol Patrol Inspector badge

BORDER 

PATROL 

INSPECTOR

Worn from 1960  to  1970 Has DOJ-INS seal in center. Badge is coated in 10kt gold and is stamped on back

USBP Senior Patrol Agent pre-1985

SENIOR PATROL

AGENT 

Worn from 1971 to 1985.  Has blue enamel and panels.

Chief Patrol Agent bade pre-1989

CHIEF

PATROL

AGENT

Worn from 1985 to 1992.  Has blue enamel and different finish than previous style.

 

U.S. Border Patrol Again (G.R. Davis)

BORDER

PATROL

AGENT

Dept of Justice issue badge with black enamel.

1992-1998

Produced by G.R. Davis

Patrol Agent in Charge 

PATROL

AGENT

IN CHARGE

Dept of Justice issue badge with black enamel.

1998-2001

Produced by G.R. Davis

Border Patrol Agent

BORDER

PATROL

AGENT

Last Dept of Justice issue badge with black enamel.

2001-2005

Produced by Blackinton

Chief Patrol Agent DOJ

CHIEF

PATROL

AGENT

Wallet badge (flat) with clip on reverse.

2001-2005

Produced by Blackinton

Chief Patrol Agent

CHIEF

PATROL

AGENT

First version of current badge with DHS seal

bluish tint to panels

2005-2008

Produced by Blackinton

Associate Chief badge 

ASSOCIATE CHIEF

Current badge which began being issued in 2008.

Produced by Blackinton

 

BORDER PATROL AGENT

RETIRED BADGES

 

U.S. Border Patrol Senior Patrol Inspector - Retired

U.S. BORDER

PATROL

SENIOR PATROL INSPECTOR

RETIRED

Official badge with Retired tab and date over Department of Justice seal.

US Border Patrol Agent Retired

DOJ

U.S. BORDER

PATROL

AGENT

RETIRED

Department of Justice

Wallet badge (flat) with clip on reverse.

Produced by Blackinton

U.S. Border Patrol Retired - Collinson 2017

DOJ

U.S.BORDER

PATROL

AGENT

RETIRED

Department of Justice

Wallet badge (flat) with clip on reverse.

Produced by Collinson Enterprises

2017

CBP U.S. Border Patrol Agent Retired Badge

CBP

U.S. BORDER

PATROL

AGENT

RETIRED

Department of Homeland Security

Wallet badge (flat) with clip on reverse.

Produced by Collinson Enterprises

2017

Retired Deputy Chief Patrol Agent bage

CBP

U.S. BORDER

PATROL

DCPA

RETIRED

Official badge with Retired tab in red on bottom.

THIS SITE IS NOT OFFICIALLY SANCTIONED BY THE U.S. BORDER PATROL, DHS, OR ANY OF ITS ENTITIES.

ALL IMAGES ARE FOR VIEWING PURPOSES ONLY.